I have an inkling of what this is all about. Our newer heil central air
conditioner puts out a similar signal. But I've only heard it between 21
and 30 MHz.
73
The Other Howard, WA9RYF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: RFI Menace Washing Machine
> Isn't it amazing the lack of regulation there now is on this stuff!
>
> Remember my 10-meter interference problem last year that turned out to be
> caused by a faulty computer server power supply in a house a block away?
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:04 PM
> Subject: RFI Menace Washing Machine
>
>
>> If this weren't a true story, it would be funny!
>>
>> K5XU
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> To: "QRP-L" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 12:29 AM
>> Subject: [QRP-L] Everyone! I need your help!!! RFI Menace Washing
>> Machine
>>
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> After six years of living in RFI Heck, we are replacing our broadband
>> DC to Daylight (500kHz to 60MHz and beyond) Kenmore branded Whirlpool
>> high efficiency washing machine! The machine is an RFI menace!
>> Follow the link for a YouTube video to see it in action on a spectrum
>> analyzer. You can pick it up loud and clear on a consumer portable
>> SW receiver for two full city blocks from my house. I don't want
>> another one like this one!
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjjUOwstofc
>>
>>
>> My request to all of you!
>>
>> PLEASE take a moment to help keep me out of RFI Heck for another 6
>> years (or more).
>>
>> 1) If the washing machine in your home DOES NOT cause RFI
>> interference please send me a reply with the make, model, and model
>> number so I can purchase the same or similar washing machine.
>>
>> 2) If the washing machine in your home DOES cause RFI please send me
>> a reply with the make, model, and model number so I can avoid
>> purchasing that washing machine.
>>
>> 3) If you make any jokes about wash boards or laundry tubs, I will
>> find out where you live and donate my washing machine to your
>> neighbor... AND I will throw in the matching RFI dryer that goes with
>> it. OK, you have had your chuckle... this is a serious request.
>> Please help.
>>
>> 4) Same question for dishwashers.... We will be replacing that at the
>> same time.
>>
>>
>> I will tally everyones responses and report back what the
>> recommendations from the group are. I know I am not the only one
>> with this type of appliance RFI.
>>
>> We plan to replace the washing machine (and the dishwasher) within the
>> next two weeks. Please kindly respond to my desperate plea!!!
>>
>>
>> Ed,
>>
>> What do you have in your laundry room? Any advice based on complaints
>> reported to the ARRL? This the Kenmore washer and dryer that I
>> reported to you and the ARRL, the FCC and Kenmore/Whirlpool 6 years
>> ago... I am tempted to ship it to Newington for your use in the test
>> lab. (Either that or I am going to drag it behind my car all the way
>> to the dump.)
>>
>>
>> Many thanks in advance.
>>
>> Mike
>> ab2ts
>>
|
